
Belmont Park Entries, Friday May 25th, 2018
Published 12:25 am, Friday, May 25, 2018
SELECTIONS BY TIM WILKIN
Friday's post time: 1:30 p.m.
Best bet: MAGARI, 7th
1— $28,000, claiming $16,000-$16,000, 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares, 1 mile
No. PP Horse Jockey Trainer Odds
3 3Momnt of TriumphD. Cohen R. Diodoro 1-1
1 1 Bridge of Sighs L. Saez R. Lerman 5-2
2 2 Formal Event I. Ortiz, Jr. G. Contessa 7-2
4 4 Stars Wilburn E. Cancel R. Vetter 8-1
6 6 Madeline's Hope K. Carmouche R. Barbara 10-1
5 5 Hug the Rail A. Lezcano J. Ferraro 15-1
FORMAL EVENT broke maiden at this distance three back, ran past two on the grass, back on the dirt. BRIDGE OF SIGHS beat a nose at this level on grass in latest, also moves back to dirt, also broke maiden three back. MOMENT OF TRIUMPH has hit the board in seven of 11 on dirt, only one win, shaky at even money. SAVER—MADELINE'S HOPE
2— $100,000, maiden special weight, 2-year-olds, 5 furlongs (turf)
1 1 Odie J. Velazquez W. Ward 9-5
5 5 Gins and Tins J. Rosario W. Ward 5-2
9 9 Baggins I. Ortiz, Jr. R. Rodriguez 5-1
3 3 Chattel T. McCarthy B. McFarlane 8-1
4 4 The Postmaster M. Franco P. Serpe 10-1
8 8 Junipero Avenue L. Saez M. Maker 10-1
7 7Beacos Disco PntsD. Cohen A. Pecoraro 12-1
6 6 Herbies Toys K. Carmouche M. Dilger 15-1
2 2 Yes and Yes R. Maragh P. Gleaves 20-1
ODIE second in lone start at Keeneland in April as choice working OK for second time out, first on grass. GINS AND TINS son of sire Scar Daddy went for $250,000 and now starts career, from same barn as choice. CHATTEL had some trouble in first start, did settle for third. MAIN TRACK—ODIE
3— $85,000, allowance optional claiming, 3-year-olds & up, 11/4 miles (turf)
2 2 Kurilov I. Ortiz, Jr. C. Brown 2-1
6 6 Silverwave J. Castellano C. Brown 5-2
1 1 Profiteer J. Ortiz C. McGaughey 4-1
3 3 Messi J. Velazquez H. Motion 5-1
5 5 Highland Sky M. Franco B. Tagg 6-1
4 4Memories of PeterJ. Alvarado J. Ryerson 10-1
7 7 Watershed J. Rosario K. McLaughlin 12-1
KURILOV did not care for yielding turf at Churchill in Grade I Turf Classic on Derby day, ran 100-plus number on firm course two back. MESSI has hit the board in four of past five starts off a layoff. SILVERWARE makes second start for Chad afer coming over from France, expect better effort. MAIN TRACK—WATERSHED
4— $53,000, claiming $32,000-$32,000, 3-year-olds fillies, 6 furlongs
4 4 Mercurian K. Carmouche J. Toscano 7-5
5 5 Simona J. Ortiz D. Duggan 2-1
3 3My Lightnin StrikeT. McCarthy B. Levine 3-1
6 6NorthernstreetgalJ. Rosario G. Contessa 8-1
1 1 Velvet Trinni A. Lezcano B. Parboo 10-1
2 2 Meads Bay D. Davis J. Terranova 12-1
MERCURIAN has won both career starts at Belmont, can take another despite short move up ladder. MY LIGHTNIN STRIKE turf didn't work out in latest, should be close up in drop. SIMONA one win in seven starts on the main, on the board in three other starts on dirt. SAVER—MEADS BAY
5— $55,000, starters allowance, 3-year-olds & up, 6 furlongs (turf)
7 7 You're Killin Me D. Cohen R. Diodoro 8-5
4 3 Fact Check I. Ortiz, Jr. J. Servis 5-2
5 4 Ventry Bay J. Velazquez W. Ward 3-1
1 5 a-Won the Case N/A A. Goldberg 5-1
1a 9a-Too Much DataT. McCarthy A. Goldberg 5-1
3 2 Avery Maeve J. Rosario D. Cannizzo 6-1
6 6 Dirty J. Ortiz J. Englehart 6-1
2 1Love Your ButtonsM. Franco B. Brown 12-1
8 8 All Clear K. Carmouche D. Gargan 12-1
11 12 No Regrets L. Saez T. Albertrani 12-1
10 11 Axtell P. Lopez K. Boniface 20-1
9 10 Hokulea J. Alvarado G. Contessa 30-1
a-Coupled
AVERY MAEVE not been seen since December, but ran well off the bench in that one, losing by a neck against better, same distance. VENTRY BAY showed some life in first start since October last month, should be tighter for this one. FACt CHECK hasn't run a bad one in six starts on the grass, keep in mix. MAIN TRACK—YOU'RE KILLIN ME
6— $55,000, starters allowance, 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares, 11/16 miles (turf)
4 4 Anna Rae N/A R. Rodriguez 5-2
5 5 Lion in Wait L. Saez B. Cox 5-2
6 6 Miss Munnings D. Cohen J. Kimmel 7-2
7 7Sweet Connie GirlJ. Castellano C. Brown 9-2
3 3 Untaken J. Alvarado C. Caiazzo 5-1
2 2 Hazana J. Velazquez M. Matz 6-1
9 9Summer SqueezeJ. Lezcano M. Hennig 8-1
1 1SheputaspllonmeJ. Ortiz B. Lynch 10-1
8 8 Tiz Priceless R. Maragh J. Kimmel 12-1
SWEET CONNIE GIRL broke maiden in fourth try on grass, daughter of Lemon Drop Kid comes from high-profile connections. UNTAKEN has good number from latest, maybe extra ground will help her. LION IN WAIT has hit the board in seven of nine starts on the grass, five of six on Belmont lawn. MAIN TRACK—ANNA RAE
7— $35,000, maiden claiming $30,000-$30,000, 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares, 61/2 furlongs
2 2 Pursuing Justice J. Ortiz L. Rice 5-2
1 1 Glitterfication M. Franco M. Nevin 7-2
7 7 Magari D. Davis H. Bond 4-1
5 5 Long Eyelashes I. Ortiz, Jr. R. Rodriguez 9-2
3 3 Lightworker J. Alvarado C. Caiazzo 6-1
8 8 Speed Khaleesi P. Fragoso O. Barrera 8-1
4 4 Classic Lady E. Esquivel K. Rubley 12-1
6 6 Irish Wristwatch J. Lezcano A. Magnuson 20-1
MAGARI this is third start off layoff, hit the board in both prior starts, can get all the way home. PURSUING JUSTICE been running against better and has missed the board in as choice in first two, first time Jose is in the irons. LONG EYELASHES first-timer by Mineshaft has a steady worktab for this. SAVER—CLASSIC LADY
8— $65,000, allowance, 3-year-olds & up (NW1$ X), 6 furlongs (turf)
9 9 Shiraz K. Carmouche M. Maker 2-1
4 4 Looking Ready J. Castellano B. Levine 5-2
5 5ComeoncomeoncatJ. Alvarado B. Brown 5-2
6 6HeyitsnricopalazoD. Cohen G. Gullo 7-2
8 8 Forward Motion M. Franco L. Rice 7-2
3 3 Outrageous Bet J. Alvarado G. Contessa 5-1
7 7 Ethan Hunt L. Saez J. Toscano 6-1
1 1 Belleville Spring H. Diaz, Jr. G. Weaver 12-1
2 2 Dr Luber's Kiss P. Fragoso E. Barker 30-1
10 10 Luzinski D. Davis N. Follett 50-1
OUTRAGEOUS BET can come along and get a share of this late, been OK on the grass. LOOKING READY showed a liking for the lead in only two grass starts, cuts back to six furlongs for first time on grass. ETHAN HUNT made turf debut in latest, finished fourth, only beat a couple lengths. MAIN TRACK—COMEONCOMEONCAT
9— $75,000, maiden special weight, 3-year-olds & up, 11/16 miles (turf)
13 14 Candygram N/A J. Jerkens 2-1
11 11 Frontier Market I. Ortiz, Jr. C. Brown 5-2
10 10 Playing Hooky T. McCarthy A. Goldberg 5-1
5 4 Admission Office J. Ortiz C. Brown 6-1
12 12 Labeq D. Davis K. McLaughlin 6-1
7 6 Tapit High D. Cohen J. Kimmel 10-1
3 2 Divide M. Franco T. Pletcher 12-1
8 8 Mr. Discretionary P. Lopez J. Cibelli 12-1
9 9 End of Spirits J. Rosario B. Lynch 12-1
1 1 a-Sargeant Drive J. Castellano C. McGaughey 15-1
4 3 Teryn It Up J. Velazquez B. Lynch 15-1
2 7 b-Argonne J. Bravo H. Bond 15-1
2b 13 b-Letterman R. Maragh H. Bond 15-1
1a 15 a-My Dream N/A C. McGaughey 15-1
6 5 Another J. Alvarado W. Mott 20-1
a,b-Coupled
FRONTIER MARKET two narrow losses in both starts on grass this year, the latest at this level at Belmont, adds more ground. END OF SPIRITS showed a liking for grass first time on it, losing by a length last month at Keeneland. SARGEANT DRIVE has had some time since so-so effort at Gulfstream in March, eligible for better. MAIN TRACK—CANDYGRAM
Meet record: 24-for-76